Expression of Interest

PORTRAIT OF A SENIOR TERRITORIAN AWARD AND EXHIBITION COORDINATION

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 16 JULY 5PM

Outline

Arts NT, Department of Tourism and Culture seek expressions of interest (EOI) from individuals/organisations to manage the Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award and exhibition (PoAST) to be held from 12-19 October 2018. The event will be coordinated in liaison with Department of Tourism and Culture agency, Arts NT.

Fundingof $28,080 is available to deliver the Award and exhibition which must include: administration, coordinator/curator, awards, judges, sitters and installation. Marketing and communications expenses (as per approved communications plan) will be met by the Department of Tourism and Culture.

A schedule, work plan, communications plan and project budget will be provided on commencement. The project budget references fees that are aligned to the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) Code of Practice 2017.

Flexible working hours

Start: Tuesday 17 July 2018 (negotiable)

Finish: Friday 26 October 2018

Responsibilities

The Curator/Producer will manage all aspects of the Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award and Exhibition including:

Written and verbal communications with key stakeholders, participating artists and contractors

Assistance with delivery of the opening event

Oversee exhibition installation (including wall labels) and deinstall

Contractor and supplier management and payment

Coordinate award winners payments

Receipt, assessment and documentation of all entry artworks

Collate information for the exhibition catalogue

Coordinate judging panel

Coordinate media and marketing collateral in liaison with Arts NT

Secure and coordinate exhibition sitters

Coordinate insurance of artworks during exhibition and freight (if applicable)

Coordinate pickup and/or and packing and freight of sold and unsold artworks

Relevant Skills and Experience

Good oral and written communication skills.

Proven experience in coordinating and producing a public exhibition of artworks.

Proven experience in dealing with a wide range of clients from various backgrounds.

Proven ability to effectively manage workloads in order to meet tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Background

The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award originally commenced as a one off event to celebrate the International Year of the Older Person in 1999 and has grown into an annual acquisition award that showcases the artistic talents of Northern Territory artists through their representations of our senior residents. The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award and exhibition recognises Senior Territorians, lives, histories and contributions to the Territory and all of the winning portraits are acquired for display at Government House in Darwin.

Opening night sees the announcement of the winners of the first prize $7,000 Acquisition Award, the second prize of $2,000 and the third prize of $500, chosen by an esteemed panel of judges. The People’s Choice Prize of $1000 is determined through votes from the public submitted across the exhibition period.